Amigo Restaurant comes through in these reviews as a dependable, budget-friendly Chinese spot with large portions and solid flavors that keep regulars returning for years. Diners repeatedly highlight the salt and pepper pork chops as a standout, along with generous plates, quick service, and a warm, family atmosphere. Many mention familiar favorites, fresh and authentic tastes, and a vibe that feels like a local staple rather than a tourist trap. While the atmosphere is described as cozy and unpretentious, some notes of inconsistency appear, such as a misstep with General Tao on one visit or changes in portions over time. Takeout experiences mention a tipping policy and a non-English section at times, and a few comments note that alcohol is not offered. Overall, Amigo Restaurant is seen as a beloved Chinatown staple where value, big portions, and friendly service drive the appeal, with occasional variation in dishes.
I ordered a take out from this place. Although the food tasted absolutely great as the other reviews suggest they have a weird tipping system where even for take-out there is a mandatory minimum 15% tip which I don't get as there was no service provided yet I couldn't customize the tip. However it was not a big deal compared to the taste of the food. Absolutely loved the chicken stir fry with veggies.
Sep 2, 2025
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Took peanut butter dumplings, its cheap, doesnt taste anything, really spicy. Shanghai noodles ; taste absolutely nothing, not even salty, chicken is sloppy. 2 stars for good prices
Huge portions. Excellent value. Very flavourful food. My husband & I shared the famous All Dressed Salt & Pepper Pork Chops with Rice, General Tao Chicken & Peanut Butter Wontons. The pork chops were way too greasy for my liking, but my husband loved them. I enjoyed the flavour, just not all the fat. The General Tao Chicken was oddly tough & chewy but the sauce was fantastic. I loved the peanut butter wontons.
Very small & cozy space with a nice ambiance. The staff were very friendly & willing to accommodate our dietary needs (we don't eat pork so they substituted with chicken in our chosen dish). Food was delicious & portions were satisfying, all while somehow being incredibly inexpensive. A nice, chill dining experience that I would recommend.
A hidden gem with the most cheap price you can find in 2024. It's about 10-14$, you won't find that anywhere anymore. &, it's so good. If you compare the mayo chicken shrimp with some other spot, it's different but good in its own way.
Dec 12, 2024
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Had a great dinner here tonight. We ordered the fried chicken, Pad Thai, Spring Rolls & Shrimp Shumai. Everything was so delicious!!! I highly recommend this restaurant!
A super example of what a Montreal Style Chinese restaurant should be. Great service, cool atmosphere & the lemon chicken was amazing! & very reasonably priced too! I'll be back with Amigos!
Felt like having quick Cantonese dinner, found this gem in Chinatown, after checking out the menu, we order young chow fried rice, the portion was good however the taste wasn't flavorful enough. Not salty enough & missing eggs & wok fire tasting (wok hay). Besides that only one waiter running the show, he was efficient & quick. Over all we ordered their two must order dishes, salt & pepper fried pork chops & chicken n shrimp with mayo sauce. Both dish was pretty decent, the portion to the pork chop was huge! Consumer Price index was over the chart! They must had 13 to 14 pieces of pork chops for under 14 cad. That is really good value! Besides that we ordered garlic stir fried buk choy, & bitter melon with black bean beef which was off the menu. Over all was great dinner with plenty of left over pork chops. I think we had like 7 pieces left. Will be back to this place when we are ever back to Montreal again.
Picture this, you're walking the night streets of Montreal Chinatown wondering what's still open. You come across this door with a staircase that leads upstairs & an Aquarium. You decide, "why not?", lets give this place a try. You walk up & are greeted by the waiter. You ask him why the place is called "Amigo", & he replies "well aren't we friends". & he's right, the moment you walk in, that's how you feel, like friends. Looking at the menu, there's a bunch of hidden little gems to cure your cravings. After having visited my Amigo a few times, I can tell you right now that the two things you guys should try is the Hot Sale (porkchop), & the Chicken Mayo. That stuff is absolutely bussin fr. best spot in chinatown hands town, i won't even let someone debate me on this. if you think i'm wrong you're delusional af thanks!!!!
